Keuchel throws 4-hitter as Astros beat Mariners

Dallas Keuchel tried to deflect the praise of his manager and teammates after his second complete game in his last three starts.

But there is no denying the standout performances Keuchel has delivered over the past month.

The Houston left-hander pitched a four-hitter in leading the visiting Astros past Seattle.

Keuchel (6-2) struck out six, walked none and allowed just an unearned run that scored on a throwing error in the second inning. He went 82/3 innings in a win over the Angels in his last start, the only thing keeping him from three straight complete games.

“He is definitely in a groove right now. It's a joy to watch,” manager Bo Porter said.

In his last four starts, Keuchel has four victories, thrown two complete games, walked one and struck out 28. He has a 1.08 ERA during that span.